For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,641 students in 15212, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 256 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 15212, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 15212, PA are Reserve Primary School, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 15212 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 15212, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15212, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reserve Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2107 Lonsdale St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1018 Peralta St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Oliver
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Grades: 3-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4115
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4115
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Davis Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-6600
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Rank: #77.
Provident Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Grades: 2-8
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Damas St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsburgh King K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Montgomery Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4160
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood
Magnet School
1501 Spring Garden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 325-4591
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 325-4591
Grades: PK
| 77 students
15212, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
2819 Shadeland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Pittsburgh Oliver High School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-3250
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
3530 Fleming Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 732-6700
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 732-6700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 15212, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 15212, PA include Reserve Primary School, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8.
How many public schools are located in 15212?
10 public schools are located in 15212.
What percentage of students in 15212 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 15212 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 15212?
15212 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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